How to tell my boss I'm a vegetarian

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Being vegetarian isn't exactly unusual these days, especially among well-educated people. Just tell the truth. If the hosts didn't care, they wouldn't ask.

Bhhahahaah educated people know that we need meat

[Anonymous]

I'm a vegetarian and I often serve a meat-based dish to guests, too. Why all the hate for vegetarians?
So many a-holes here.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I'm a vegetarian and I often serve a meat-based dish to guests, too. Why all the hate for vegetarians?
So many a-holes here.

+1

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Being vegetarian isn't exactly unusual these days, especially among well-educated people. Just tell the truth. If the hosts didn't care, they wouldn't ask.

Bhhahahaah educated people know that we need meat

Not sure why you are viewing and posting on this thread if you are not a vegetarian and therefore have never been in OP's position. Are you just that bored? Or just that mean?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I'm a vegetarian and I often serve a meat-based dish to guests, too. Why all the hate for vegetarians?
So many a-holes here.

+1

+2

I make great tenderloins, etc. I just don't eat it. Different strokes, live and let live, all that good stuff.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:
The boss's wife asked if pork was okay. If it's not okay, the OP should explain that she's vegetarian and offer accommodation ("Can I bring a side dish?") of some kind.

I'm a bit baffled by this. It's 2013. Surely everybody who can cook knows at least one thing to make for dinner that doesn't have meat or fish in it?

Not something appropriate for company that would be semi-filling, no. I can think of lots of veggie slop I like to eat when it's just me but I wouldn't serve it to anyone.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:
The boss's wife asked if pork was okay. If it's not okay, the OP should explain that she's vegetarian and offer accommodation ("Can I bring a side dish?") of some kind.

I'm a bit baffled by this. It's 2013. Surely everybody who can cook knows at least one thing to make for dinner that doesn't have meat or fish in it?

Not something appropriate for company that would be semi-filling, no. I can think of lots of veggie slop I like to eat when it's just me but I wouldn't serve it to anyone.

Really?

Well, luckily there are cookbooks!

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:
The boss's wife asked if pork was okay. If it's not okay, the OP should explain that she's vegetarian and offer accommodation ("Can I bring a side dish?") of some kind.

I'm a bit baffled by this. It's 2013. Surely everybody who can cook knows at least one thing to make for dinner that doesn't have meat or fish in it?

Not something appropriate for company that would be semi-filling, no. I can think of lots of veggie slop I like to eat when it's just me but I wouldn't serve it to anyone.

you must be one uninspired cook! I often serve vegetarian dinners to guests (just because thats the way we usually cook.) I do ask, though, when I invite people, if anyone has any allergies or dietary restrictions. I think it's kind of fun to work around their wishes and to make something they can eat. A new challenge is always good.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Unless you are allergic I would just eat the meat. Very rude otherwise

You're obviously not vegetarian then, nor do you understand it.

+1. Aside from the rude/politness argument, the body is no longer used to digesting the protein in the meat. So the OP may be "polite" in your eyes, but will be doubled over the next day sick.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Unless you are allergic I would just eat the meat. Very rude otherwise

You're obviously not vegetarian then, nor do you understand it.

+1. Aside from the rude/politness argument, the body is no longer used to digesting the protein in the meat. So the OP may be "polite" in your eyes, but will be doubled over the next day sick.

Sorry. PP here. I mixed up my comments. I agree with you...but was responding to the comment you were responding to.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I'm a vegetarian and I often serve a meat-based dish to guests, too. Why all the hate for vegetarians?
So many a-holes here.

+1

+2

I make great tenderloins, etc. I just don't eat it. Different strokes, live and let live, all that good stuff.

+3. My teenager has been vegetarian for years by choice. When we are invited to dinner, of course I tell the host DC is vegetarian. Most of the time, I'm asked what do they like? I suggest fettucine alfredo or meatless spaghetti. Easy and cheap to make. Honestly, OP, reasonable people don't think it's that big of a deal. Btw, I also offer to bring a dessert or bottle of wine for being considerate to DC's palate.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:
The boss's wife asked if pork was okay. If it's not okay, the OP should explain that she's vegetarian and offer accommodation ("Can I bring a side dish?") of some kind.

I'm a bit baffled by this. It's 2013. Surely everybody who can cook knows at least one thing to make for dinner that doesn't have meat or fish in it?

Not something appropriate for company that would be semi-filling, no. I can think of lots of veggie slop I like to eat when it's just me but I wouldn't serve it to anyone.

You must be an awful cook.